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Great game
on August 25, 2009
Posted by: MoodSwing
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from N.Y
Let me start by saying the graphics and the voices of the characters are great. I’m almost half way though the game and the game play is very solid. The controls are easy to pick up, learning to fight, block and counter takes no time. The x-ray vision is great it really help you pick out and pinpointing the enemies. There is one part of the game that had me thinking my Xbox was going on the blink but it was part of the game so stay cool. The game map is pretty huge but you’ll be able to find your way with no problem of you could pull up the map. There is also the combat challenge but I haven’t started them yet. There is no online but is not the end of the world.
What's great about it: Its Batman and the Joker
What's not so great: Nothing yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Best DC game yet.
on August 26, 2009
Posted by: MrMiracle
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from Boston, MA
If you're a batman fan, buy this game. If you're an action game fan, buy this game. If you're a well done games in general, well, you get the idea by now.
While predominantly an action game, this has a good variety of different gameplay styles in it. Combat is fast and fluid, very easy to pick up but will require some time to become flawless. Batman really does feel like a ninja - effortlessly taking apart the hordes of unarmed thugs that come at him which is made more entertaining by the VERY satisfying bone-crunching sound effects you hear as he fights. I would compare it to the agile combat of Prince fo Persia, only slightly more satisfying. One could complain that most thugs are too easy to defeat, poor guys don't even know how to block aside from 'special' enemies who are immune to certain directional attacks, but watching yourself spin around like a whirlwind is so fulfilling that you won't mind.
Almost as a counterpoint, you will also engage in certain stealth elements. This is the most flawed aspect of Arkham Asylum though still provides some challenge, not to mention malicious fun. This 'Stealth Predator' mode typically involves you using the environment to your advantage. Crawling through ventilation shafts, hanging from gargoyles, popping up from grates along the floor... there is some good variety, and if you are inclined you can just try to drop down and fight it out. I wouldn't advise it against enemies with guns, though. As you pick off your enemies comrades, they start to get scared. If you have detective vision on it reads their heart-rate as you terrify your enemies, gradually taking them out one by one. Setting traps with explosive gel on walls, ceilings, or floors, hanging your enemies from gargoyles, or any other style of torment you want to inflict on your enemies is up for grabs. But there is a downside. Enemies are almost supernaturally daft. You can easily take out an entire group of baddies without a single touch of risk to yourself, and they hardly notice if you take out one of their friends with a silent takedown right behind them. The difficulty does gradually increase as you work your way through the game, at times spiking far more than any previous situation in the game, before dropping back down to a cakewalk. I found myself attempting multiple overly elaborate traps just to get some kind of challenge out of it.
Exploration is a large part of the game as well. Whether it be finding alternate paths to approach an unsuspecting enemy, or trying to find one of the hidden items scattered throughout the game. You can research the history of Arkham itself (nerdgasms galore), find interview sessions with several of Batman's prominent rouges gallery, or enjoy the sarcastic congratulations from the Riddler as you solve his puzzles. These are the only true puzzles that I've seen in the game, the majority of them are finding items related to more characters central to the Batman mythos. These items may be more interesting to Batman fans, but its hard not to enjoy some of the truely chilling interviews.
While there are other aspects of the game to discuss, I won't go into any more detail to avoid spoiling anything. Playing on normal the game is pretty easy, but the story is interesting and the game is fun. Definitely recommended.
What's great about it: An overall great game.
What's not so great: Questionable enemy AI, fluctuating difficulty
I would recommend this to a friend!
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I'm Batman
on August 27, 2009
Posted by: Slimdwiz
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from Columbus,OH
If you're a fan of Batman whether comics or movies you'll love this game.You feel like The Dark Knight himself hanging and swinging from Gargoyles,searching for clues with your high tech gadgets to your next destination and using your batarangs to fight your enemies.Sometimes the 360 degree camera can get in the way of you looking for clues but that's a minor problem.Some of the boss fights are not that challenging.It may take you a couple of times before you get the pattern down for the boss fights.There is no multiplayer,but it has a leaderboard challenge,to pin your scores against other players who have the game.The music sounds like something from Metal Gear because it sets the mood for whatever situation you're in.Whether enemies are looking for you,or boss fights.The voices of Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as The Joker are very well done.The controls are tight,this is not just some button-mashing game.There are specific buttons you have to press for certain types of enemies.So if you're a fan of Batman pick this game up.
What's great about it: Voice Acting,Music,Controls,Story
What's not so great: Camera Angles,No Multiplayer,Boss Fights Not Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great Comic Book Hero Game
on August 29, 2009
Posted by: DayNY
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Batman Arkham Asylum is easily one of the best games of this year. The story of the game sucks you right in and is easily one of the best. The graphics are incredible looking due to running on the Unreal Engine. The combat system is flawless and easy to grip on. The voice acting is also one of the games best, Batman and Jokers voice are well superb, as well as the other characters. Once beaten, you can go back and solve The Riddlers 240 challenges he left for you across Arkham Island, as well as playing the Challenges and compete with others for the highest score. The only bad thing the Xbox 360 version did not get was playing as the Joker in the challenge maps, which is PS3 only, but even this little missing piece does not spoil any fun with this game, and is easily one of the titles for Game of the Year in my opinion.
What's great about it: Story sucks you right in, Incredible graphics, Combat system, Great voice acting
What's not so great: Cant play as Joker in challenge maps
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Everything about this game feels RIGHT/PERFECT
on August 31, 2009
Posted by: vespa55
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from Hercules, CA
This game is by far one the most well developed games I've played. At first, it appears to be just another 3rd person button masher type of game. It turns out that the game is subtly teaching you little attributes, skills, capabilities and usage of gadgets little by little. It becomes quite addicting and the battles with thugs never cease to get tiresome. There are so many unlockables in this game which leads to more replayability. The graphics are wonderful and the voice acting was very VERY well done. Everything about this game warrants for a Game of the Year nod. If there were any weaknesses to this game, it would be that there is no realtime GPS on the screen. You have to keep pressing '<' to access the map. Also, you can practically pass the whole game staying on "Detective Mode" continuously (except for the Scarecrow sequences). Aside from that, this game definitely took me by surprise and I was impressed how all the rave and reviews of this game were quite accurate.
What's great about it: Controls are easy to learn. Action packed and beautiful graphics. Voice acting is top notch.
What's not so great: Ends in disappointing fashion. You're in 'detective mode' almost 90% of the game. GPS feature toggled by '<' button.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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What a Batman game should be
on September 1, 2009
Posted by: Thefilmguy24
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from Milpitas, CA
This is by far one of the best games I've played in a long time after Gears of War 2 and Bioshock. The graphics are insane! It's like watching a movie. Plus the story and the acting is awesome. If you didn't know, the voices are actually the voices from Batman: The Animated Series which I really dug. I haven't beat the game yet so I can't really comment on the length. The unlockables, achievements and the upgrades are all fun to do. I thought the fighting would get repeatitive, but it's actually quite fun if you string the combos together. Overall, this is how a Dark Knight game should be: dark, sinister, and action packed.
What's great about it: Graphics, gameplay, being Batman
What's not so great: Haven't found anything yet since I haven't beat it
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Absolutely Amazing!!
on September 1, 2009
Posted by: AdmiralNelson7
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from Madison, WI
This game is ridiculously good!! i have yet to beat the game, but i can't put it down... hours go by without notice. The riddler puzzles and hidden gems make the game last so much longer, and can be very tricky. Fun to play a game that really makes you think while you beat up bad guys with sweet fighting moves & gadgets. This is a great 1 player game, and i hope it will have many expansions to it because of the lack of online play.
A Must Have before Modern Warfare 2!!!!
What's great about it: Stunning Graphics, Great Storyline, Great Fight Sequences, Great Gadgets!
What's not so great: No online play
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Fun game
on September 8, 2009
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from Indianapolis, IN
I bought this game for my boyfriend as a birthday present. He loves it and can't stop playing it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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